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Entress Family History

Entress Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fentress, Ventress, Endress, Tress, Huntress, Andress, Estess, Endres

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Where is the Entress family from?

You can see how Entress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Entress family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Entress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Entress family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Entress's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Entress families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Entress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Entress ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hired Man and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Entress. 28% of Entress men worked as a Hired Man and 50% of Entress women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Entress were Owner and Secretary. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hired Man
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Entress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Entress census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Entress. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 507 military records available for the last name Entress. For the veterans among your Entress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Entress lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Entress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Entress in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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